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Type 1 diabetes and glucose control during labour and delivery

An update on diabetes management during labour and delivery in women with type 1 diabetes, focusing on insulin administration, carbohydrate supply, and the use of diabetes technology.

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GLP-1 RAs could be repurposed for alcohol use disorder

GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce the risk for hospitalization due to alcohol use disorder.

Extreme euglycemic ketoacidosis managed with hemodialysis

A patient with pancreatogenic diabetes developed extreme, life-threatening EDKA following re-exposure to an SGLT2 inhibitor and alcohol excess. Early renal replacement therapy was successful.

Diabetes treatments reduce asthma attack risk

Metformin significantly reduces asthma exacerbations, and the effect is greater still with add-on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.

Growth hormone-releasing hormone in diabetes and metabolism

Explore the role of GHRH in metabolism, via the GHRH/GH/IGF-1 axis and extrapituitary effects, and the potentially beneficial effects of GHRH analogs for the treatment of metabolic diseases.

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At a glance: The STEP trials

A round-up of the STEP phase 3 clinical trials evaluating semaglutide for weight loss in people with overweight or obesity.

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Using CGM to optimize type 2 diabetes management with non-intensive insulin treatment in primary care

With the growing importance of primary care in diabetes, this podcast discusses the evidence on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use, the role of primary healthcare, and practical tips for interpreting the ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) report. 

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  • Abbott Diabetes Care
Prof. Samuel Seidu
Developed by: Adis
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Case Studies

Extreme euglycemic ketoacidosis managed with hemodialysis

A patient with pancreatogenic diabetes developed extreme, life-threatening EDKA following re-exposure to an SGLT2 inhibitor and alcohol excess. Early renal replacement therapy was successful.

Use of GLP-1 agonists in patients with a Fontan circulation

A deep dive into eight cases of patients with a Fontan circulation who were prescribed GLP-1 agonists for obesity or diabetes. Find out if the treatments were effective, and what effects they had on patient comorbidities and safety outcomes. 

Mild familial partial lipodystrophy in a patient with a lamin gene mutation

A 38-year-old woman underwent genetic testing for suspected Brugada syndrome, but a missense mutation in the LMNA gene and the presence of suggestive traits led to a diagnosis of familial partial lipodystrophy type 2.

Episode 10: Disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes

Reducing the burden of type 1 diabetes

Despite many recent advances in its management, type 1 diabetes remains a burden for those living with the condition.

Prof. Chantal Mathieu explains the progress being made with disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes and how it has the potential to transform the current treatment landscape.

Prof. Chantal Mathieu
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Current Reviews

Is Web-Based Diabetes Training Effective or Ineffective on the Quality of Life of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?: A Systematic Review

Diabetes mellitus is called as the “pandemic of the era” due to its rising prevalence. Since it is a disease that affects all spheres of life, it has an impact on the quality of life of individuals. This systematic review aims to examine the …

Tipping the balance in autoimmunity: are regulatory t cells the cause, the cure, or both?

Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are a specialized subgroup of T-cell lymphocytes that is crucial for maintaining immune homeostasis and preventing excessive immune responses. Depending on their differentiation route, Tregs can be subdivided into …

Promoting breastfeeding in women with gestational diabetes mellitus in high-income settings: an integrative review

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common medical condition reported during pregnancy, particularly in high-income healthcare settings [ 1 , 2 ]. It is defined as glucose intolerance that emerges or is first recognised during pregnancy [ 3 – …

Insights to Ang/Tie signaling pathway: another rosy dawn for treating retinal and choroidal vascular diseases

Retinal neurovascular unit (NVU) is a multi-cellular structure that consists of the functional coupling between neural tissue and vascular system. Disrupted NVU will result in the occurrence of retinal and choroidal vascular diseases, which are …

At a glance: The ONWARDS insulin icodec trials

A round-up of the ONWARDS phase 3 clinical trials evaluating the novel weekly insulin icodec in people with diabetes.

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CME & eLearning

Videos | Case Scenarios | Infographics (Link opens in a new window)

1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Refine the application of CGM technology in primary care to enhance the management of type 2 diabetes. Benefit from key updates and experiential learning using CGM devices, and practice your clinical decision-making skills.

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  • Abbott
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Tweetorials | Vodcasts | Infographics (Link opens in a new window)

1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Stay up to date with the rapidly changing CGM landscape. Learn how to implement and integrate CGM into diabetes management to improve patient care and outcomes.

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  • Abbott
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Vodcasts | Case Scenarios (Link opens in a new window)

Expert guidance on the multidisciplinary approach to identifying and managing chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes, plus patient scenarios to assist your decision-making and put the latest clinical guidelines into context.

This program is not available to users in the UK and US.

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  • Novo Nordisk A/S
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

Further Reading

The GG genotype of rs743572 in CYP17A1 gene regulating the decrease of T/E ratio can be an independent risk factor for MetS-BPH: a retrospective cohort study

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex medical disorder associated with a constellation of metabolic abnormalities. According to the most widely accepted definition, patients with at least 3 of the following risk factors are considered to have …

Urinary continence outcomes, surgical margin status, and complications after radical prostatectomy in 2,141 German patients treated in one high-volume inpatient rehabilitation clinic in 2022

Urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer (PCa) can severely influence the quality of life [ 1 – 4 ], may contribute to decision regret, and even lead to depression [ 5 ]. The “pentafecta” (negative surgical margins …

Differential association between physical activity behaviours and dynapenia by comorbid diseases in community-dwelling Korean older adults

Dynapenia is defined as an age-related decline in muscle strength, while sarcopenia is defined as the loss of both skeletal muscle mass and muscular strength with age [ 1 , 2 ]. Dynapenia has recently gained increased attention because muscle …

Physical activity and the risk of developing 8 age-related diseases: epidemiological and Mendelian randomization studies

Aging is an irreversible and inevitable process and is a risk factor for the pathological progression of diverse age-related diseases [ 1 ]. Age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancers, are …

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Type 1 diabetes and glucose control during labour and delivery

An update on diabetes management during labour and delivery in women with type 1 diabetes, focusing on insulin administration, carbohydrate supply, and the use of diabetes technology.

Read more